Finding the Third Proportional to 423,427.25 and 908,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,427.25 and 908,251.75 is: 1,948,200.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,427.25 : 908,251.75 = 908,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,427.25/908,251.75 = 908,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,427.25x = 908,251.75 × 908,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,427.25x = 824,921,241,378.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,921,241,378.06/423,427.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,948,200.64
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